# Resident Solution Architect

**Company:** [Starburst](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/starburst)
**Location:** Charlotte, NC
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $115k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Presto, Trino, Spark, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Java, Python, Bash, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing
**Posted:** 2026-05-06

> Designs, implements, and deploys Starburst data solutions for customers, provides technical guidance, troubleshoots issues, and trains partners. Requires 8+ years experience, SQL proficiency, distributed query engines, and data architecture expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers to understand their business goals, data architecture, and technical requirements.
- Design end-to-end solutions that leverage Starburst products to address customer needs, including data access, analytics, and performance optimization.
- Develop architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans for customer projects.
- Lead the implementation and deployment of Starburst solutions, working closely with customer teams and internal stakeholders.
- Learn in depth how the engine, connectors and integrations with 3rd party products work.
- Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers on using Starburst products effectively.
- Work with partners to train and upskill external personnel on Starburst Products for successful delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create resources, best practices, application flow diagrams and internal processes that enhance partner delivery capabilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the implementation and operation of Starburst solutions.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management and analytics.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in a technical role, such as solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer.
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, data integration, and data warehousing.
- Proficiency in **SQL** and experience with distributed query engines (e.g., **Presto**, **Trino**, **Apache Spark**).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business challenges and technical solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with **Linux OS**, cloud platforms (**AWS**, **Azure**, **Google Cloud**), containerization technologies (**Docker**, **Kubernetes**) and programming/scripting (**Java**, **Python**, **Bash**).
- Prior experience in client facing / consulting roles.
- Prior experience with open-source technologies and contributions to the open-source community.
- Prior experience with running technical training internally or externally.
- Familiarity with LLM-based data interaction patterns (e.g., natural language to SQL, retrieval-augmented generation).
- Understanding of AI governance, data security, and risks associated with AI-generated queries and insights.

## Compensation
Pay Range: **$115,000—$150,000 USD** (inclusive of variable compensation such as commission or bonus). All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and comprehensive benefits.

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